Singer Vanessa Carlton has angered religious fans after allegedly referring to JESUS as "an uppity Jew" during a trip to a Catholic Church.

The Jewish star visited the church as a form of "spiritual cleansing" after going to a New York strip club, but was upset to discover a service going on - according to music website POPDIRT.COM.

She then allegedly said, "I hope these people realise Jesus was just an uppity Jew."

Carlton's representatives have failed to confirm she made the comment, but fans have already rounded on her.

ZAPRYAN wrote on VANESSACARLTON.COM, "I've no idea if she did but I have to say that I would be terrified if she really did say it. I thought she had more sense than to offend the most widespread religion in the entire world."

26/10/2004 17:34